I have an oil leak I can't find

2006 SAAB 9-3
87,000 MILES
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COFFEEGUY
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Oil leak on 2006 Saab 9-3 2.0T it's on the right hand side by passengers tire but almost the middle of the motor. What could it be? Is leaking a lot there is a big puddle of it it by the front right tire but coming out almost I. The middle
Dec 16, 2011 at 3:52 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Clean the exterior of the engine and use a leak detecting dye you can buy at any parts store. Run the engine for a few minutes then use a black light to spot the source of the leak. It will show up as a bright fluorescent color.
Dec 16, 2011 at 7:39 PM
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